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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
LOYAL TO THE UNION.
An Ex-Union Soldier describes the NJ
Famous "Rebel Flag Scene"

An Ex-Union Soldier describes the Now
Famous "Rebel Flag scene"
Mr.. G. w. Clifford. a gentleman well
known to the business men of Nash
vile and Tennessee, was present at
the reunion of ex-Confederates at
Macon, Ga, which President Davis at
tended, and stood within a few feet of
him during the scenes of the review
of which the Northern Republican
press have had so much to say. Mr..
Clifford is a pronounced Republican
and an ex-Union soldier, is member
of George H. Thomas Post, No. 1, G.
A. r In an interview he said: II
feel it my duty as an American citizen,
to protest against the wrong which is
being done the people of the South
and more particularly of Georgia in
the publicati ms which are being made
by leading journals of my party in re-
gard to the conduct of ex-Confederates
at the Macon reunion and the conduct
of Mr.. Davis. 1t is true that the al
legged incidents which are made the
basis of this assault by the Northern
and Eastern press occurred in Georgia,
but the assault has widened until it is
sought to reflect upon the loyalty of
the South. There were few Con-
federate flags futtering but these
were principally in front of sa-
looms and underneath them were
placards stating the saloon was
ex-COnfederate headquarters, the de-
vice evidently being sharp dodge by
the saloOn-keeper to attract custom.
Twas standing within ten feet of
Mr.. Davis on the porch of Colonel
johnson $ residence where the meet
ing between him and the Confederate
veterans about which so much misrep-
resentation has been made occurred.
/ saw the chair brought out and the
old man take his seat in it. When the
flag was pushed forward to the railing,
Mrs. Davis leaned forward and pluck
ing a shred from its torn and tattered
folds, fell back in her chair and put
ting her hands to her face began to
weep. The scene was such that no
man could have resisted its pathos.
Not an eye in that vast assemblage
was dry. Men wept, yes, but their
tears were not disloyal.y to the Union.
but were forced from them by the sad
ness OF the scene. Union soldiers who
were there wept and are not ashamed of
their emotion. 1t was in this excitement
the flag was pushed forward to Mr..
Davis. Rising with an effort, he con-
vulsiyely snatched its folds and pressed
.hem to his lips, then fell back in his
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
Mr.. Cleveland's Honesty.

1t is noticeable that whenever and
wherever mistakes have been made in
the selection of unfit persons to hold
Office-errors of judgment which. un-
der our political system. must always
intervene to greater or less extent
with all parties the President and
members of the Cabinet have been
swift to apply a corrective. One of
the cardinal principles underlying the
administration of President Cleveland
is to give the country the services of
the very best men within the ranks of
the Democratic party, and in this re-
gard he has carefully scrutinized, not
alone the recommendations of appli-
cants for Office, but in cases of import
ant appointments he has insisted upon
personal interviews in order to deter
mine within his own mind the essen
tials of fitness and immediate capacity.
Kansas City Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
the city to verify my claims as to the
value of Dildy's legacy.

| Guc City w fcIh5 Ii1 OAatu1S "S w eAN
value of Dildy's legacy.
The stone proved to be a fine one. 1t
was easily disposed of for five thousand
dollars. The mountaineer folded the
notes with unmoved deliberation, and
slowed them away in huge. well-worn
pocket-book. my old wallet hain't
use to havin' sich power of money in
hit" he observed in some satisfaction.
| 1--WE got to git some books for Dildy.
seein' the money is hern."
'.Is there nothing you want for your
self?" inquired when the books werO
all selected.
'.Dunno es there's any thing want
reckon we'll git back to the mount
ing. stranger. whur hit hain't ;" lone
some"
Dildy's eyes frightened at the sight
of the books. She touched them ten
derly and carefully, and read them
hungrily.
"rll 90 down an buy that Ian from
ole man Finch to-morrer," the noun
taineer said as he lit his pipe and sat
down to smoke in overwhelming salts
faction.
You have the money to buy good
land now." l reminded him.
Stranger. l gin the Camel of my
say SO to git that ar track nv lam for
Dildy. Dunno ez ever lied to nobody,
but leastmays | hain't gwine to lie to
the Gun ell" was the decisive reply.
l !eft the Crad'leck cabin the next
morning. Perhaps no one will wonder
that found my way back before many
months elapsed, or that Dildy, still
sweet and lovely and Il trife unsophis-
ticated. is no longer in the cabin. We
have a great, capaciOus mansion,
where the mountain breezes bring up
a fragrance of pines from Piney ridge
Smoking chimneys and a village Of
houses at the base of the ridge show
that the Gun prediction has
been fulfilled.
The Camel said hit wur wuth a
fortin. en- 1 bought hit fur Dildy, es
gin him my say so would" the noun
taineer relates. They've done done
foun' coal on hit en- spilled good cat
tie range, but hit S med Dildy pow'ful
rich, en- all wild nuthin' sayin' buzzom
pin. ~ Y Mercury.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
The WINTER CLOAK.
4 Stately Sort of Garment Which Com
mands the Respect OF Women.

n Stately sort OF GarInent Nh1cn Com
mands the Respect OF Women.
The winter cloak stands upon its
dignity. 1t is stately sort of gar
ment to which low bows are in order,
and in whose presence a nice regard
for the proprieties of life. punctillious
decorum, suggests itself as the only be-
havior allowable. 1t is long cloak,
covering the figure from head to foot;
it is costly cloak, never dropping in
price below the hundreds; it is an awe
inspiring cloak, with its air of warmth,
and luxury, and carriage cushions, and
full pocket-books. The city is pros
porous and everything goes well when
such cloak is not the occasional, but
the constant apparition.
The winter cloak is a rich, almost a
regal, silk plush. that avoids. as if it
were contamination, the look of seal
plush. 1t is black, it fits the figure be-
hind with long. simple draperies. ad-
justed over the hustle. 1t is. perhaps,
half-fitting, perhaps loose in front, and
it has broad edge of long bears fur
comprising it everywhere about.
1t doesn't condescend to jet or beads.
Its nobby, its one delight is braid.
Sometimes it has a network of intri-
cateiy woven silken cords laid over ii
Stimulating the short wrap whose
place the cloak has usurped. Some
times it has cape or visite form
upon its shoulders concocted of this
same rich delicately silk braid. Some
times it contents itself simply with a
braided vest and nearly always it has
panel draperies of elaborately wrought
braid work. The cloak in fact aspires
to be lavishly rich outer gown OF
plush for street or carriage with gown
shape, gown draperies. gown panel
trimmings, and to complete the illu-
sion semblance of couquettish short
wrap adjusted above all. The cloak Is
work of genius. but it takes money
to buy it--Eliza P. Heaton. IN Indian
gpolis journal.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
HOME-SICKNESS.

This busy house is hushed in sleepi
i listen 10 the insects ''cheep,'
While leafy shadows slowly creep
Across the whitewashed wall.
Alone sit-creeplng from bed
The Night crowns Day with grace, instead
OF burdened brain and b1sy tread,
And shrouds Sin in its fall
The wind signs, murmuring mid the leaves
Paint, happy pulse that barely grieves
Their balmy rest Rain gently weaYes
Its precious coronaL
Then. with home-yisions crowding fast,
My sleepless couch 1 seek at last.
The midnight hour is speeding past;
list its faint football.
Swift. anxious thoughts. which bc1ish sleep
In nameless dread. their vigils keep.
o, ye afaT, Rest ye:-or weep?
Regretful tears fast fall.
o, spreading ckestnuts shading vine!
Dear human voices. and the whine
or petted brutes, for thee pine
To see and hear thee all!
Lydia Wood Baldagin, in Go1d He4sekseping.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

Any person who takes the paper regular
~ from the post-office. whether directed TO hi
name or whether he is Z subscriber or not, j
responsible for the pay.
The courts have decided that refusing TO tax
newspapers from the post-Offce. or rernoyir
and leaving them uncalled for. IS priIaa faci
evidence of INTENTIONAL FRAUD.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24
Roscoe COnElinO sa

Roscoe Conkling says: 81 never
realized what the phrase, to feel like
a gentleman meant until 1 banished
public affairs from my mind Per-
haps Lawyer Conkling is gentleman.
but Statesman Conkling was the SUI.
premest hog of the whole drove O.
Solons among whom he was a ''hoss ir
his day."- Louisville Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

senator Eugene Hale says very
positively that Mr.. Blaine is not can.
didate for denomination. II Mr.. Hale
is right Mr.. Blaine is giving unex-
pected proof of political sagacity and
an ability to perceive the changes that
are taking place within his party
Chicago Times.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

Senator Allison says in his inter-
views that he is not seeking the Presi-
dency. 1t is rumored, however, that
the Iowa statesman does not lock his
door to prevent the Presidency from
seeking him--Chicago Neus.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-11-24

acconpl.shes for everybody exactly w1at scainoed
rort One Of tho reasons Or the great popularity OK
the Mustang Lin,ment is found II It's universal
aDpIicabiIity. Everybody needs such medicine.
The Lur.bermnn nesds it in case Of accident
The Housewife Deeds is for generaIfamI rss.
The CannIer needs it for his teams and his men.
The Mechanic aee6s is always on his WORE
bench
Tho Miner neeis II IN case Of emergency.
The Pioneer reedsIt-can'; &c. along without II
The Farmer needs is in his house, his stahis.
and his stock yard
The Steamboat uaa OF the Bontman nee1
st IN Hberal supply aflOat and ashore
The Usrsc-fancieT needs it-is Il his oess
friend ana safest reliance.
The Stcck-rrover needs fit VIII save him
thousands Of dollars and world OF trouble.
The Railroad man needs it and VIII need 10 %
sonz as his life Is round OF accidents and dangerA
The Backwoodsman needs it There Is notn.
ing Ike ft as an antidote for the dangers 10 hss
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs it about bis ssora among
bio employeeA Accidents win happen and whs'.
these come the Mustang Liniment Is wanted atooca
Keep Bottle In tke House. Iis the bess &c
economy.
Keep Bottle In the Factory. Itstmnssass
p.e I'm of accident pain and loss OF WsseA
Keep n Bottle Always In the ssshls Ia
use vhes wantsas
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-06-15
broke ofaf we had it fixed for 81 ali q

- ~ A-SsA.s -
dollar. z
Sewing machine, SO cents; go on,
brother. =
The organ was scorched on one end
what did the varnish cost. Sasie?"
Fifteen cents, pa.
Organ, Is cents proceed, brother. =,
Suit of clothes-well, it's these
that | have on--the coat-sleeve got
wet
1T didn't damage it much, did it,
Brother Wilcox9''
1T did it good, Brother England
said Mrs. Wilcox. There was mud on
the sleeve and the water washed it off;
it improved the coat. y
Il think it will be satisfactory to the
company. Anything elsepn
.No-o-o, guess not; is there.
Mara:?''
Il can't think Of anything more.
"All right; total 90 cents. I'll make
you out a draft for that amount.
brother and the judge did so and
went away with more faith in the
efficacy of prayer than lie ever had
before. - akota Bell.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-06-15

Q June! delicious month of June
When wind and birds all sing in tune;
When in the meadow swarm the bees
And hum their drowsy melodies
While pillaging the buttercup,
To store the golden honey up;
q June! the month of bluest skies
Dear to the pilgrim butterflies,
Who seem gay-colorea leaves astray,
Blown down the tides of amber day;
Q June the month Of merry song,
OF shadows brief, of sunshine long;
All things on earth love you the best,
The bird who carols near his nest;
The wind that wakes and, singing, blows
The spicy perfume of the rose,
And bee, who sounds his muff1ed horn
To celebrate the dewy morn;
And even all the stars above
At night are happier for love,
AS if the mellow notes of mirth
Were waited to them from earth
0 June! such music haunts your name:
With you the summers chorus came!
81. Nicholas.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-06-15
Came to Confusion.

John 3. Cough used to tell of a man
who, while drinking from a bowl of
punch swllowed q spool of silk, and
finding the end in his mouth, attempted
to draw it out. The silk unwound.
First with one hand and then with the
other, he pulled. But still no end.
Longer and longer grew the thread,
while his hands, now right and left,
Wove back and forth from his lips to
arms length.
At last in terror, he cried out to his
wife, "BetseyI Help! Murder! I'm all
unraveling''
The story is PARALLEL by one told of
q young man in Providence. who, hav-
ing bought pair Of trousers, wore
them the first time to a party. Hair
parted in the middle, faultless linen,
brilliant necktie, shining boots, and
his new trousers, all made him vain OF
his appearance. and led him, to think
that every one in the room was admir-
ing him.
All would have gone well if the
young man had not, as young men
with proud heads will do. looked oft
en- with satisfaction at his feet and
legs.
But charmed with himself, and cast
ing eyes once too often at the
new trousers, he discovered bit of
thread on his leg. He seized it to pick
it off, but it clung.
Conversation SO absorbed him that,
for a few minutes, the thread was for
gotten. But, later on, the-new trous-
ers again attracted his eyes, and once
more he saw the thread. With tirmer
grip he seized it, resolved this time to
get rid Of it.
A strong pull was too successful
The thread seemed to be-endless. It
came following the energetic pull so
readily as to run out a yard or more,
unrayeling q yard of tho. seam, and
leaving a gaping rent in the trousers
leg.
The young man in confusion sided
away to tho dressing-roonl, where he
pinned himself up. and, then went
home, taking no delight in his varied
adornmenss.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-06-15
Plantation Philosophy.

Grabbin' de tunities-e' dis heah life
is like geaerin' apples, Fl you geder
'em too soon da's green, an eff Yer
waits. tco,long da's rotten
De frisn' dat praises yer ter yer face
an TALES erbout yer when yer's gone,
puts me,in nine o de man dat viii tell
yer dar truf an den steal yer hat.
It.ain't often daa yer sees er. good
pusson come fruna er bad fam ". It's
mighty seldum dat yer see sr ross
grosnin' in Ell pataa o dog fennel.
Ih peers ter me. Like happiness is one
o. de accidents O dis life. ITS softe,
Ike good luck;:: yer's got ter be built
kurit III it ain t. g,wine ter stay wild yer
4a.s4zssaaU 1fauelea.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-06-15
Little. Dots Ingenuity.

Little Dot Qaughjnga Why, Dick,
what the naattero
Little D.ok-I's most dead. I just
took some awful stuff.
That what your mamma put on the
table?''
Yes, she left it there in cup an
told me not to touch it, cause it YVES
for pudding, an when she went out j
took a great big swallow, an it, cas-
tor OIL. =
Yes, she said you ought TO take
some, an told her how to tx it ;, :
]! Omaha Horld
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1887-06-15
Popular Science.

susie-"Oh, mamma, I'll never,
disobey you again. /
Mamna-"Why, Susie, what have
Jon done?' /
susie-.'Wsll, / drank any milk at,
lunch and then atc-a pickle; and thu
milk said 10 the pickle, Get out. anc,
and the pickle said. I WON'T am
they are having an awful time!''
Life.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-04-21
WEAKENING THE KNIGHTS.
Boot and Shoe Cutters OF New Eng
land Form and Independent Union.

Boot and Shoe Cutters Of New Eng
land Form and Independent Union.
new labor movement has been started in
New England, which will TO some extent
weaken the knights OF Labor organization
large number OF the boot aud shoe cut
tiers OF New England have formed an indie
pendent union. It is intended by tts pro-
jeciors OF the movement to give the Union
scope similar 10 that Of the Laster's Protect
i've Union. but more effort will be made 10
adjust all difficulties by arbitration rather
than by strikes. Several meetings have been
held at which delegates were elected and in
structed TO meet on April l6 and perfect the
organization, and also to devise some mode
Of extending the Union and t. issue suitable
resolutions to boot and shoe cutters that they
may be induced 10 join,
The Executive Board, In accordance with
their instructions, held meeting at the
American House, Boston. After the trans
action OF routine business resolutions were
adopted which set forth the intent AMI pur-
pose OF the organization. The resolutions
state that the object OF this union is more
effectunly 10 protect the interests Of all boot
and shoe cutters in the New England States
and to secure a uniform rate OF wages &C
cording to the amount aud quality OF work
done, They also state that strikes and lock.
outs'are wrOrfgjn principle and tend TO work
harm, and are not for the interest OF either
employer or employe, and that they should
not be resorted to until all other means fall
A committee is soon to be appointed to
thoroughly organize every town and city in
New England, and from present appear.
ances IL is thought by members of the Exec.
utive Bird that nearly every cutter will
have joined before the end OF the year. Over
six thousand boot and shoe cutters OF New
England were represented at the meeting.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-04-21
Mining and other Notes.

The coal miners Of Salem, H., have gone
out on a strike. The prices paid by the COM
pany are 1917 cents per, box Of six bushels
and one peck. Tho MIXERS demand Is cents,
but the company refused 10 give IT, The
company has determined not TO acceIc 10 the
demand.
The parties ongtgsl in operating tho
Pn0nix plum baSo mines a. Byers will tear
out the macAlu-, whic cost about sl2 goo,
AMI introduce a ne" aud imroved outfit. The
works will be placed in charge Of men from
Ticonderoga, n. y, thoroughly conversant
with the business, and graphite will DO man
ufactured for black-lead crucibles.
The Esmeraldh mine at Sierra Mojada,
NJ yico, is producing over !, 0O) tons OF silver.
le 50 ore weekly, and the San Salvador, in
thu same district, is producing about 400 tons
week y, but this output is not continuous.
The " TX is all doae by hand-labor. he 4
two mines are under the charge Of r. r..
Chism, a well-known member Of the Ameri-
can Institute Of Engineers
The Chief Of tho Bureau Of Statistics 70
ports the total value Of exports OF mineral
oils from the United States for the month Of
March. 1884, and during the nine months end
ing March 3lst, 1857, as compared with sim.
liar exports during the corresponding peri
DDS Of the preceding year, os follows: March
1884, 1854 9i2, March 1856, t3.82I89l; min,
months ending March lss7, S3f0u ,OC4; ninu
months ending March, 1876, {87,j4o, 81
These exports comprise about " per cent o
the total exports in mineral ole.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-04-21
BUSINESS VERY ACTIVE.
Money Plenty, Collections Easy
Prices Steady and Failures on
tho Decline

Il. g. Dun & Co, in their weekly review
Of trade, says; Considering tho enibarass.
meut from uncertainty OF freights, accounts
OF trade are surprisingly satisfactory. 1t Is
the almost universal testimony that the retail
trade is unusually large. No embarrass.
ment appears in collections, excepting where
real estate or mining speculation locks up
all available means, or I'm some localities
where bad roads still block business, but in
most cases improvement is reported.
The remarkable activity is c'elrly connect
ed with the exceedingly plentiful supply OF
money, Which is more abundant where some
need was previously reported, while at many
points, as at Memphis, money was never so
abundant before. Rates rise to 10 per cent.
or to 10, only at some far Western points
and where speculation RACES. but are usually
moderate for the locality. The increase in
actual circulation OF money from July / to
April has been $40, s36, l55, or 6 IL per
cent The stimulating effect OF such an al
dition is everywhere felt. From Washington
news comes that this Treasury, realiz' ng the
risk OF excessive iss ues, will now draw
In silver certificates OF larger denominations.
Speculation in real estate is rampant in
Colorado, spreading TO cities and towns
throughout the State It has caused much
locking up OF means in Minnesota and other
Western States, has advanced prices wonder,
fully at Philadelphia, and holds prices up,
though the fever has abated at Nashville.
How far such demands will prevent the re-
turn OF money usual at this season to COM
mercial centers, is yet in doubt. But no fear
is felt OF money going abroad, March ex.
ports of products having been surprisingly
large. Recent large purchases OF stocks on
foreign accounts are reported, but with some
what suspicious ostentation, and foreign ex-
change remains stronger than it would nat
urally be, il money were coming this way to
pay for many securities
Prices did not change greatly during the
week, though wheat is low and corn a little
higher, with oats, pork, hogs and sugar un-
change1. Coffee has risen 1-Sc and cctto
l-16j. Lard is a shale stronger AMI beef
sti1ened on account of freights. In dry
goods the situation is not altered, the uncer-
tainty OF rabes affecting distant trade. but
cottons are strong and wool has become more
steady, many holders refusing to sell tho
better grades at current prices. Territory
woods are pressed for sale and weak An
improving trade is noted in hides, leather
and boots and shoes.
The business failures during the last seven
days number for the United States 1876 for
Canada 20, total l75. against 223 last week
and 1s2 the cogrespondin week of last year.
Business casualties are on the decline in
every section OF the country,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-04-21
Suffering WOmanhOOd.

Too much effort cannot be made to bring
10 The attention OF suffering womanhood the
great value OF Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as a remedy for the diseases Of
women. Such an ono is the wife Of General
Barringer, OF Winston, N. C., and we quote
from tho Generals letter as follows: Dear
Mrs. Pinkham: Please allow me 10 add my
testimony 70 the most excellent medicinal
qualities Of your Vegetable Compound Mrs
Barringor was treated for several years foi
what the physician called Leucorrhoa and
ProlapSus Uteri combined. sent her &c
Richmond, Va, where she remained for six
months under the treatment OF an eminent
physi ian without any permanent benefit
She was induced TO try your medicine, and
after reasonable time commenced 20 inn
prove and is now able TO attend TO her bust
ness and considers herself fully relfevedr
General Barringer is the proprietor Of the
American Hotel, Winston, n. c., and b
widely known1